Officials: Financial crisis can lead to violence

Across the country, authorities are becoming concerned that the nation's financial woes could turn increasingly violent, and they are urging people to get help.

Lacking accord, U.S., Iraq seek plan B

U.S. will pour money directly into banks

The Bush administration will spend up to $250 billion on stock in private banks, greatly expanding protections for the U.S. financial system in a revamped rescue package.

Wall Street ready for another big rally

Phillies blast way to victory over Dodgers

Shane Victorino and Matt Stairs hit home runs in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLCS on Monday night.

Opinion: Phillies keep finding new heroes

Who knew? Cloris Leachman can dance!

She may be 82, but Cloris Leachman dropped her comic shtick, impressed the "Dancing With the Stars" judges, and earned her highest score yet.

Vote: You be the ‘Dancing’ judge

Alzheimer's offspring confront their own risk

Adult children of parents with Alzheimer's disease may be at increased risk of the disorder, prompting a frightening question: What if I get it, too?

Treatment helps hard-to-transplant get kidney

Cosmic Log: Life on Earth's final frontier

A strange breed of bacteria that has been found living alone, nearly two miles underground, is just the kind of creature suited to survive far beneath the surface of Mars, scientists say.

Teaching robots to follow the leader

5 questions to ask before voting

A look at how the candidates stack up on issues facing travelers.

Thunderous storm-chasing vacations